Does the 2002 Hyundai XG350 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2002 Hyundai XG350, the most recent reported on April 16, 2009 (Suspension). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2002 Hyundai XG350?

Owners have filed 60 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is air bags (15 complaints), followed by suspension (11).

How many 2002 Hyundai XG350 complaints mention a crash or fire?

8 of 60 complaints report a crash and 3 a fire; 5 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2002 Hyundai XG350 recalls and problems

3 recalls and 60 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2002 Hyundai XG350.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2002 Hyundai XG350 recalls

Suspension

NHTSA campaign 09V124000 · reported April 16, 2009 · Hyundai Motor Company · 188,282 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Hyundai is recalling 188,282 my 2001-2004 sonata and my 2001-2004 xg300 and xg350 vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia. Road salt applied in these jurisdictions during the winter months may result in progressive, internal corrosion of the front sub-frame on the vehicles, and may result in thinning or perforation of the sub-frame steel. The corrosion is frequently visible and often discovered during inspection or routine maintenance, and owners may also hear noises or notice tire misalignment and steering pull. If these signals are undetected or unheeded, the corrosion may progress and the forward mounting of the lower control arm may detach from the sub-frame.
The risk: If that happens, the vehicle may lose drive power to the wheels, and the front wheel may make contact with the fender or wheel well, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will measure the thickness of the front sub-frame and inspect the front sub-frame for corrosion damage and, if necessary, the front sub-frame will be replaced with a new sub-frame that incorporates additional holes in the upper and lower panels. If the front sub-frame does not require replacement, the dealer will add drainage holes to the sub-frame and will treat the sub-frame with rust-proofing material to stop the corrosion process. This procedure will be performed free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during april 2009. Owners may contact the hyundai customer assistance center at 1-800-633-5151.

Fuel system, gasoline: storage

NHTSA campaign 04V369000 · reported July 26, 2004 · HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO · 919 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity" a valve on the fuel tank assembly may not close properly. If a vehicle rolls over and the fuel tank assembly valve is not properly closed, fuel spillage may occur.
The risk: Fuel spillage in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
The fix: Dealers will install an additional fuel tank assembly valve. The recall began on october 5, 2004. Owners should contact hyundai de puerto rico at 1-800-981-0188.

Fuel system, gasoline: storage, tank assembly

NHTSA campaign 04V178000 · reported April 9, 2004 · HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY · 263,968 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Some passenger vehicles contain a fuel tank assembly valve that may not close properly. If a vehicle with a fuel tank assembly valve that is not properly closed were to roll over, fuel spillage may occur.
The risk: Fuel spillage in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
The fix: Dealers will install an additional fuel tank assembly valve. Owner notification began on june 30, 2004. Owners should contact hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Air bags15
Suspension11
Engine and engine cooling8
Power train6
Vehicle speed control6
Electrical system5
Fuel system, gasoline5
Service brakes, hydraulic4
Structure4
Engine3

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Jan 27, 2021 · Suspension · 224,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 HYUNDAI XG350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM DETACHED FROM THE FRAME DUE TO CORROSION. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT HE NOTICED THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR TIRE LEANING. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE FRAME WAS CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT YET TAKEN TO A…

Sep 1, 2020 · Power train · 75,000 miles
THE TORQUE CONVERTER & TRANSMISSION FLUID PUMP ARE KNOWN TO BE DEFECTIVE IN THIS TRANSMISSION, THE F5A51 MITSUBISHI/HYUNDAI TRANSMISSION. MINE STARTED GOING OUT RECENTLY, AT 75K MILES! THIS PROBLEM/DEFECT IS ALSO VERY WELL KNOWN TO HYUNDAI/KIA/MITSUBISHI AND THEY CHOOSE TO IGNORE THE ISSUE & INSTEAD TRY TO BLAME THE…

Oct 16, 2018 · Engine · 139,000 miles · fire reported
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 HYUNDAI XG350. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, A BURNING ODOR WAS DETECTED INSIDE THE VEHICLE AND THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT WAS NOT SURE OF THE ORIGIN OF THE ODOR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE…

Mar 8, 2018 · Engine · 100,700 miles
MY HYUNDAI XG 350 2002 HAD A LITTLE OVER 100,000 MILES ON IT. ON 2/12/2018, WHILE DRIVING ON A ROUTE 17 SOUTH IN MAHWAH, NJ, I HEAR A HIGH PITCH CRACKING SOUND WITH A SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE CAR AND SOON THE CAR BECAME DISABLED ON THE SIDE OF HIGHWAY ROUTE 17 S LEAKING A ENGINE OILS ALL OVER THE PLACE. AT THE BODY…

Feb 4, 2016 · Suspension
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 HYUNDAI XG350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO BE REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 09V124000 (SUSPENSION); HOWEVER, THE DEALER FAILED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS GIVEN A BUY BACK OFFER FROM THE MANUFACTURER, BUT DECLINED THE OFFER. THE…

XG350 model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2001	1	3	1	0
2002	3	60	8	3
2003	3	20	6	0
2004	1	91	16	4
2005	0	144	13	1

Across all years, the 2005 XG350 has the most complaints (144). All Hyundai XG350 years →

Questions

Does the 2002 Hyundai XG350 have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2002 Hyundai XG350, the most recent reported on April 16, 2009 (Suspension). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Hyundai XG350?: Owners have filed 60 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is air bags (15 complaints), followed by suspension (11).
How many 2002 Hyundai XG350 complaints mention a crash or fire?: 8 of 60 complaints report a crash and 3 a fire; 5 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received January 27, 2021.